Synonyms for

Virtually

Verb / ˈvɜ:tʃu:ʌli: / / ˈvɜ:tʃu:li: / Another word for virtually — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Almost or nearly, but not completely or exactly.

Synonyms & similar words

near nearly nigh wellnigh most almost about practically nearly almost essentially basically fundamentally roughly about approaching borderline fairly well-nigh nearabout somewhat

Synonyms by register

Formal

practically effectively essentially in effect

Informal

pretty much almost nearly sort of

Literary

as good as all but

Antonyms

actually really truly certainly definitely undeniably in fact

Common collocations

  • virtually impossible
  • virtually unknown
  • virtually all
  • virtually no
  • virtually identical
  • virtually disappeared
  • virtually guaranteed

Word family

adverb virtually

Usage note

Often used to mean 'almost' or 'nearly', but can also mean 'in effect' or 'for all practical purposes'. Be mindful of the context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. I virtually finished my homework.
  2. She was virtually crying after the sad movie.
  3. I am virtually certain that we will win the game.
  4. He virtually ran the entire race.
  5. The baby is virtually sleeping through the night now.

Quotes

  • Virtually nothing is impossible in this world if you just put your mind to it and maintain a positive attitude. - Lou Holtz
  • The difference between reality and virtual reality is the same as the difference between seeing and reading. - Paul Levinson
  • I think virtual reality is going to be a big part of our future. - Palmer Luckey

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